SHI, as part of a recent IMLS Enhancement Grant aimed at documenting SHI's Tlingit
language recordings and in partnership with UAS, offers an internship
program aimed at increasing the number of Native archivists and museum
curators. Recent language-emphasis intern Nae Tumulak passed along these
thoughts about her experience:
“I didn't originally know that SHI offered an internship like
this during the semester. I went to Lingít class one day, and to my surprise I
was told that my name had been submitted for the opportunity. I was honored!
After meeting with Zach, hearing that I would be listening to Lingít nearly all
day, I felt like I had found my dream job. It has been exciting to learn
exactly where I am in my language learning. When I understood what was being
said, I felt so accomplished and proud. When I didn't quite get it, it pushed
me to try to figure it out! It was a win-win all around for me. What I
especially loved about my time at SHI, was that I was able to listen to my
great-grandma and namesake, Annie George, for the first time. I got to hear the
"old-timers" from Yakutat, where my mom's family comes from. That is
something that I will never let go.”
If you are interested in participating, contact Zachary Jones at by clicking here.
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